Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
medical lab assistant, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 67 925
Women: 16-25median CHF 67 925
Men: 25-35median CHF 72 895
Women: 25-35median CHF 73 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 79 385
Women: 35-45median CHF 79 385
Men: 45-55median CHF 85 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 85 000
Men: 55+median CHF 84 630
Women: 55+median CHF 84 760
median CHF 76 744
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a medical lab assistant relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 68 250. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 505 per year.
Salary by work experience
medical lab assistant, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 68 250
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 72 965
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 77 573
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 84 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 87 505
median CHF 76 744
+28%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for medical lab assistant have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 76 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 79 734 per year.
The highest paying industry for a medical lab assistant is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 94 000 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for medical lab assistant, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
/
Jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 94 0001 job
Service sector in general
CHF 78 0003 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 77 00076 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 75 6084 jobs
Education
CHF 72 0001 job
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 71 7606 jobs
Industry various
CHF 70 2004 jobs
Utilities
CHF 43 618Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 40 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for medical lab assistant
The top two high-paying cantons for medical lab assistant are Zurich and Valais. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.